Archive for mortgage market

ahmsi

- Southlake, Texas. If you are a borrower who has received a completed loan modification with American Home Mortgage Servicing commonly referred to as AHMSI formerly found… Read more

Underwater Refinance

In November 2011 the Obama administration announced an overhaul on the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP). Much needed and anticipated, HARP Refinance 2.0 stands to provide relief to a LOT… Read more

The Future Of Real Estate

Nov 11
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I’ve made a new video. It’s called “The Future Of Real Estate”. It’s very educational, and it’s entertaining. Have a… Read more

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From the Wall Street Examiner. Apparently the MBAss. (Mortgage Bankers Association) didn’t like the fact that someone in the financial blogo-wackosphere actually had the temerity to make use of… Read more

anti-MERS-rulings

This is part 3 of a three part series.  See also Part 1 and Part 2. The Solution The innovation of MERS into the mortgage and recording process has led to wholesale changes in mortgage… Read more

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This is part 2 of a three part series.  See Part 1 and Part 3. The Securitization of Loans Loan Securitization is one of the key elements in mortgage lending today. The securitization of… Read more

Mortgage Applications Not seasonally adjusted chart- Click to enlarge

Originally posted at The Wall Street Examiner. Purchase mortgage applications rose 6.4% last week according to the Mortgage Bankers Association and major media outlets. As always, the media report… Read more

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This article (originally posted here) is an excerpt from the Wall Street Examiner Professional Edition Housing Update for subscribers. Follow the previous link and scroll to the end for the… Read more

In the President’s speech to Congress on Thursday, Sep 8, he referenced a new program that he would initiate to assist homeowners with their housing woes. Details of the proposal have not been… Read more

The FHFA Enterprise… The Final Voyage?

Sep 21
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  In a speech at the American Mortgage Conference in Raleigh, NC this week, the director of the FHFA, Edward DeMarco,  elevated Fannie and Freddie from mere GSE’s (government sponsored entities)… Read more